Cylindrical battery feeding and conveying equipment and battery processing device

Abstract

The utility model provides cylindrical battery feeding and conveying equipment and a battery processing device. The cylindrical battery feeding and conveying equipment comprises a workbench; the clamping mechanism comprises a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly comprises a bidirectional driver and two clamping arms, the two clamping arms can move oppositely in an opening and closing mode, and the free end of any clamping arm is provided with a profiling clamping groove; the transfer mechanism comprises a transfer module, a sliding frame and a conveying plate, the transfer module extends in the first direction, the sliding frame is slidably connected to the transfer module, a sliding rail extending in the second direction is arranged on the sliding frame, and the conveying plate is slidably connected to the sliding rail. According to the utility model, the clamping arms can be matched with the height of the cylindrical battery so as to improve the clamping stability of the battery, the transfer mechanism can be matched with the clamping mechanism so as to realize stable bearing of the battery, and meanwhile, a reversing transportation structure of the transfer mechanism can further improve the use flexibility and the application range of the equipment. On the basis, the feeding device has the advantages of being high in controllability, reasonable in layout, high in feeding and conveying efficiency, convenient to adjust and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery processing technology, specifically to a cylindrical battery feeding and conveying device and a battery processing apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] In today's battery manufacturing industry, with the continuous increase in market demand for batteries and increasingly stringent requirements for battery quality, efficient and precise battery processing procedures have become the key to industry development.

[0003] Battery manufacturing is a complex and delicate process involving numerous steps. Among these, the transfer between multiple workstations and the repeated loading and unloading processes play a crucial role in overall production efficiency and product quality. Currently, the equipment used in battery manufacturing has several significant problems in multi-station transfer and loading / unloading.

[0004] During the loading operation, the stability of the loading equipment in gripping the batteries is unsatisfactory. Many loading devices use simple mechanical gripping methods, which are difficult to control precisely, leading to batteries shaking or even falling during the gripping process. Taking cylindrical batteries as an example, if the loading claws cannot grip the cylindrical surface of the battery evenly and stably, the battery will shift during transportation. When it arrives at the processing station, the battery is difficult to place stably and accurately in the target position, often causing subsequent processing steps to be unable to proceed normally, requiring secondary loading or manual intervention and adjustment. This not only wastes a lot of time but also increases labor costs and product defect rates. At the same time, existing transmission equipment is mostly composed of unidirectional belts, which greatly limits its flexibility of use. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the problems of unstable material transfer and low flexibility of cylindrical batteries in the prior art, and to provide a cylindrical battery feeding and conveying device and a battery processing device.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a cylindrical battery loading and conveying device, comprising: a worktable; a clamping mechanism, which is disposed on the worktable and includes a three-dimensionally movable clamping component, the clamping component including a bidirectional driver and two clamping arms, the two clamping arms being respectively connected to the two working ends of the bidirectional driver and moving relative to each other through the bidirectional driver, each clamping arm having a contoured clamping groove at its free end to clamp the outer periphery of the cylindrical battery; and a transfer mechanism, which is located below the clamping arms and includes a transfer module, a slide, and a transfer plate, the transfer module being disposed on the worktable and extending along a first direction, the bottom of the slide being slidably connected to the transfer module and having a slide rail on it, the slide rail extending along a second direction, the transfer plate being slidably connected to the slide rail, the cylindrical battery being moved onto the transfer plate through the clamping mechanism and moving synchronously with the transfer plate.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism includes a bracket, a first horizontal module, a second horizontal module, and a lifting module. The bracket is supported on the worktable. The first horizontal module is disposed on the bracket and extends along a second direction. The second horizontal module is slidably connected to the first horizontal module and extends along a first direction. The lifting module is slidably connected to the second horizontal module and extends along a third direction. The clamping assembly is slidably connected to the lifting module.

[0008] In one embodiment of this utility model, the first horizontal module includes a first horizontal driver and a first guide rail. The first guide rail is disposed on one side of the first horizontal module and extends in the same direction as the first horizontal module. The first horizontal driver is disposed at one end of the first horizontal module to drive the second horizontal module to move. The second horizontal module includes a second horizontal driver and a second guide rail. The second guide rail is disposed on one side of the second horizontal module and extends in the same direction as the second horizontal module. The second horizontal driver is disposed at one end of the second horizontal module to drive the lifting module to move. The lifting module includes a lifting driver, a lifting guide rail, and a lifting plate. The lifting guide rail is disposed on one side of the lifting module and extends in the same direction as the lifting module. The lifting driver is disposed at one end of the lifting module to drive the lifting plate to move. The clamping assembly is connected to the lifting plate.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, the transfer mechanism further includes a transfer drive assembly, which is disposed on the carriage and includes a rotary driver, a drive belt, a transmission belt, and two connecting shafts. The rotary driver is connected to the side wall of the carriage, and the two connecting shafts are respectively disposed on both sides of the carriage in a second direction and extend along a first direction. The two ends of the drive belt are respectively sleeved on the working end of the rotary driver and one of the connecting shafts. The transmission belt is sleeved on the two connecting shafts, and the transmission plate is connected to the transmission belt to move along the second direction via the transmission belt.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the transfer mechanism further includes a positioning component, an extension plate is provided on one side of the carriage, the positioning component is supported on the extension plate and is disposed toward the transfer plate.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the positioning component includes a positioning driver and a positioning element. The positioning driver is disposed on the extension plate, and the positioning element is connected to the working end of the positioning driver and is set at an angle toward / away from the transmission plate. The positioning element has a corner contouring groove on the side facing the transmission plate, and the corner of the transmission plate can be embedded in the corner contouring groove.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the transfer mechanism further includes at least one positioning detector, which is disposed at both ends of the carriage in the second direction.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, the clamping arm includes a connecting plate and a bending plate. The connecting plate is connected to the two working ends of the bidirectional driver via a telescopic rod. The bending plate is connected to the connecting plate and is oriented towards the battery clamping area. The contoured clamping groove is provided on the bending plate.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, the cylindrical battery feeding and conveying device further includes a control mechanism, and the clamping mechanism and the transfer mechanism are respectively connected to the control mechanism.

[0015] This utility model also provides a battery processing apparatus, which includes the above-mentioned cylindrical battery feeding and conveying device.

[0016] The above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0017] The cylindrical battery feeding and conveying equipment and battery processing device described in this utility model stably clamps the cylindrical batteries through a clamping mechanism, enabling stable transfer of the batteries to a transfer mechanism. The transfer mechanism then moves the batteries horizontally, achieving multi-directional battery transfer. During this process, the clamping arms are height-matched to the cylindrical batteries to improve clamping stability, and the transfer mechanism works in conjunction with the clamping mechanism to ensure stable battery reception. Furthermore, the reversing transport structure of the transfer mechanism further enhances the flexibility and applicability of the equipment. Therefore, compared to current conventional battery feeding or transport technologies, this application offers advantages such as strong controllability, reasonable layout, high feeding and conveying efficiency, and ease of adjustment, thus possessing broad application prospects in the industry. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cylindrical battery feeding and conveying device in a preferred embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the clamping mechanism in the cylindrical battery feeding and conveying device shown.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structural schematic of the transfer mechanism in the cylindrical battery feeding and conveying equipment.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 100, worktable; 200, clamping mechanism; 210, support; 220, first horizontal module; 221, first horizontal actuator; 222, first guide rail; 230, second horizontal module; 231, second horizontal actuator; 232, second guide rail; 240, lifting module; 241, lifting actuator; 242, lifting guide rail; 243, lifting plate; 250, clamping assembly; 251, bidirectional actuator; 252, telescopic rod; 253, clamping arm; 2531, connecting rod. 2532, Bending plate; 2533, Contouring clamping groove; 300, Transfer mechanism; 310, Transfer module; 320, Carriage; 321, Slide rail; 322, Extension plate; 330, Transfer drive assembly; 331, Rotary driver; 332, Drive belt; 333, Connecting shaft; 334, Transmission belt; 340, Transmission plate; 350, Positioning assembly; 351, Positioning driver; 352, Positioning component; 360, Positioning detector; X, First direction; Y, Second direction; Z, Third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] Example 1:

[0026] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a cylindrical battery loading and conveying device, which includes: a worktable 100; a clamping mechanism 200: the clamping mechanism 200 is disposed on the worktable 100, and includes a three-dimensionally movable clamping assembly 250, the clamping assembly 250 including a bidirectional driver 251 and two clamping arms 253, the two clamping arms 253 being respectively connected to the two working ends of the bidirectional driver 251, and moving relative to each other through the bidirectional driver 251; each clamping arm 253 has a contoured clamping groove 2533 at its free end to clamp the outer periphery of the cylindrical battery; transfer Mechanism 300: The transfer mechanism 300 is located below the clamping arm 253 and includes a transfer module 310, a slide 320, and a transfer plate 340. The transfer module 310 is disposed on the worktable 100 and extends along the first direction X. The bottom of the slide 320 is slidably connected to the transfer module 310 and is provided with a slide rail 321. The slide rail 321 extends along the second direction Y. The transfer plate 340 is slidably connected to the slide rail 321. The cylindrical battery is moved to the transfer plate 340 through the clamping mechanism 200 and moves synchronously with the transfer plate 340.

[0027] The cylindrical battery loading and conveying device described in this embodiment uses a clamping mechanism 200 to stably clamp the cylindrical batteries, which can stably transfer the batteries to the transfer mechanism 300. The transfer mechanism 300 then moves the batteries horizontally, achieving multi-directional battery transfer. During this process, the clamping arm 253 is height-fitted to the cylindrical battery to improve clamping stability. The transfer mechanism 300 cooperates with the clamping mechanism 200 to ensure stable battery reception. Furthermore, the reversing transport structure of the transfer mechanism 300 further enhances the flexibility and applicability of this device. Therefore, compared to current conventional battery loading or transport technologies, this application offers advantages such as strong controllability, reasonable layout, high loading and conveying efficiency, and ease of adjustment, thus possessing broad application prospects in the industry.

[0028] It should be noted that, for ease of description, in this embodiment, the extension direction of the transfer module 310 is defined as the first direction X, the extension direction of the first horizontal module 220 is defined as the second direction Y, and the height direction of the device is defined as the third direction Z. The first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z are arranged perpendicularly to each other, and the first direction X and the second direction Y are located in the same plane.

[0029] See Figure 1 As shown, the clamping mechanism 200 in this embodiment includes a bracket 210, a first horizontal module 220, a second horizontal module 230, and a lifting module 240. The bracket 210 is supported on the worktable 100. The first horizontal module 220 is disposed on the bracket 210 and extends along the second direction Y. The second horizontal module 230 is slidably connected to the first horizontal module 220 and extends along the first direction X. The lifting module 240 is slidably connected to the second horizontal module 230 and extends along the third direction Z. The clamping assembly 250 is slidably connected to the lifting module 240.

[0030] See Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, further, the first horizontal module 220 includes a first horizontal driver 221 and a first guide rail 222. The first guide rail 222 is disposed on one side of the first horizontal module 220 and extends in the same direction as the first horizontal module 220. The first horizontal driver 221 is disposed at one end of the first horizontal module 220 to drive the second horizontal module 230 to move. The second horizontal module 230 includes a second horizontal driver 231 and a second guide rail 232. The second guide rail 232 is disposed on one side of the second horizontal module 230 and extends in the same direction as the first horizontal module 220. The second horizontal module 230 extends in the same direction, and the second horizontal driver 231 is disposed at one end of the second horizontal module 230 to drive the lifting module 240 to move. The lifting module 240 includes a lifting driver 241, a lifting guide rail 242, and a lifting plate 243. The lifting guide rail 242 is disposed on one side of the lifting module 240 and extends in the same direction as the lifting module 240. The lifting driver 241 is disposed at one end of the lifting module 240 to drive the lifting plate 243 to move. The clamping assembly 250 is connected to the lifting plate 243. Based on the above structural configuration, the lifting plate 243 in this embodiment can move in three dimensions above the workbench 100, thereby facilitating its cooperation with external feeding equipment and the transfer mechanism 300 to achieve stable battery feeding.

[0031] See Figure 3 As shown, the clamping arm 253 in this embodiment includes a connecting plate 2531 and a bending plate 2532. The connecting plate 2531 is connected to the two working ends of the bidirectional driver 251 via a telescopic rod 252. The bending plate 2532 is connected to the connecting plate 2531 and is oriented towards the battery being clamped. The contoured clamping groove 2533 is disposed on the bending plate 2532. Specifically, in this embodiment, the telescopic rod 252 passes through and connects to one side of the connecting plate 2531, and the other side of the connecting plate 2531 is detachably connected to the bending plate 2532 via bolts or other connecting components. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the clamping groove matches the outer circumferential shape of the battery casing, thereby enabling stable circumferential clamping and movement of the battery.

[0032] See Figure 4As shown, the transfer mechanism 300 in this embodiment further includes a transfer drive assembly 330, which is mounted on the carriage 320. The transfer drive assembly 330 includes a rotary driver 331, a drive belt 332, a transmission belt 334, and two connecting shafts 333. The rotary driver 331 is connected to the side wall of the carriage 320. The two connecting shafts 333 are respectively located on both sides of the carriage 320 in the second direction Y and extend along the first direction X. The two ends of the drive belt 332 are respectively sleeved on the working end of the rotary driver 331 and one of the connecting shafts 333. The transmission belt 334 is sleeved on the two connecting shafts 333. The transmission plate 340 is connected to the transmission belt 334 to move along the second direction Y via the transmission belt 334. Based on the above structure, the transmission plate 340 in this embodiment can be adjusted and moved in the first direction X and / or the second direction Y on the worktable 100 according to actual usage requirements.

[0033] To improve the movement accuracy of the transfer plate 340, the transfer mechanism 300 in this embodiment further includes a positioning component 350. An extension plate 322 is provided on one side of the carriage 320, and the positioning component 350 is supported on the extension plate 322 and positioned towards the transfer plate 340. Further, the positioning component 350 includes a positioning driver 351 and a positioning member 352. The positioning driver 351 is disposed on the extension plate 322, and the positioning member 352 is connected to the working end of the positioning driver 351 and is angled towards / away from the transfer plate 340. The side of the positioning member 352 facing the transfer plate 340 has a corner contour groove, and the corner of the transfer plate 340 can be embedded in the corner contour groove. Based on this, this application can position the actual position of the transfer plate 340 in the second direction Y according to the extension length of the positioning member 352. In different embodiments, other numbers of positioning components 350 can be provided in other positions according to actual usage requirements; this utility model does not impose specific limitations in this regard.

[0034] In addition, the transfer mechanism 300 also includes at least one positioning detector 360, which is disposed at both ends of the carriage 320 in the second direction Y. Specifically, in this embodiment, three positioning detectors 360 are provided, and are respectively disposed on both sides in the first direction X and at both ends in the second direction Y of the carriage 320.

[0035] The cylindrical battery feeding and conveying device in this embodiment also includes a control mechanism, with the clamping mechanism 200 and the transfer mechanism 300 respectively connected to the control mechanism. In actual production and processing, operators can adjust the above structure in real time through the control system, thereby improving the flexibility of the equipment. Parameters can also be preset through the control system, thereby increasing the automation level of the equipment.

[0036] Example 2:

[0037] This embodiment provides a battery processing apparatus, which includes the cylindrical battery feeding and conveying device described in Embodiment 1.

[0038] In summary, the cylindrical battery feeding and conveying equipment and battery processing device described in this utility model stably clamps the cylindrical batteries through the clamping mechanism 200, enabling stable transfer of the batteries to be transported to the transfer mechanism 300. The transfer mechanism 300 then moves the batteries horizontally, achieving multi-directional battery transfer. During this process, the clamping arm 253 is height-fitted to the cylindrical battery to improve clamping stability. The transfer mechanism 300 cooperates with the clamping mechanism 200 to ensure stable battery reception. Furthermore, the reversing transport structure of the transfer mechanism 300 further enhances the flexibility and applicability of this equipment. Therefore, compared to current conventional battery feeding or transport technologies, this application offers advantages such as strong controllability, reasonable layout, high feeding and conveying efficiency, and ease of adjustment, thus possessing broad application prospects in the industry.

[0039] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A cylindrical battery loading transfer apparatus, characterized by: include: Workbench; A clamping mechanism is provided on the worktable and includes a three-dimensionally movable clamping assembly. The clamping assembly includes a bidirectional driver and two clamping arms. The two clamping arms are respectively connected to the two working ends of the bidirectional driver and move relative to each other through the bidirectional driver. Each free end of the clamping arm is provided with a contoured clamping groove to clamp the outer periphery of the cylindrical battery. The transfer mechanism is located below the clamping arm and includes a transfer module, a carriage, and a transfer plate. The transfer module is disposed on the worktable and extends along a first direction. The bottom of the carriage is slidably connected to the transfer module and is provided with a slide rail. The slide rail extends along a second direction. The transfer plate is slidably connected to the slide rail. The cylindrical battery is moved onto the transfer plate through the clamping mechanism and moves synchronously with the transfer plate.

2. The cylindrical battery on-feed transfer apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The clamping mechanism includes a bracket, a first horizontal module, a second horizontal module, and a lifting module. The bracket is supported on the worktable. The first horizontal module is disposed on the bracket and extends along a second direction. The second horizontal module is slidably connected to the first horizontal module and extends along a first direction. The lifting module is slidably connected to the second horizontal module and extends along a third direction. The clamping assembly is slidably connected to the lifting module.

3. The cylindrical battery on-feed transfer apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by: The first horizontal module includes a first horizontal driver and a first guide rail. The first guide rail is disposed on one side of the first horizontal module and extends in the same direction as the first horizontal module. The first horizontal driver is disposed at one end of the first horizontal module to drive the second horizontal module to move. The second horizontal module includes a second horizontal driver and a second guide rail. The second guide rail is disposed on one side of the second horizontal module and extends in the same direction as the second horizontal module. The second horizontal driver is disposed at one end of the second horizontal module to drive the lifting module to move. The lifting module includes a lifting driver, a lifting guide rail, and a lifting plate. The lifting guide rail is disposed on one side of the lifting module and extends in the same direction as the lifting module. The lifting driver is disposed at one end of the lifting module to drive the lifting plate to move. The clamping assembly is connected to the lifting plate.

4. The cylindrical battery on-feed transfer apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The transfer mechanism further includes a transfer drive assembly, which is mounted on the carriage and includes a rotary driver, a drive belt, a transmission belt, and two connecting shafts. The rotary driver is connected to the side wall of the carriage, and the two connecting shafts are respectively located on both sides of the carriage in a second direction and extend along a first direction. The two ends of the drive belt are respectively sleeved on the working end of the rotary driver and one of the connecting shafts. The transmission belt is sleeved on the two connecting shafts, and the transmission plate is connected to the transmission belt to move along the second direction via the transmission belt.

5. The cylindrical battery on-feed transfer apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The transfer mechanism also includes a positioning component. An extension plate is provided on one side of the carriage. The positioning component is supported on the extension plate and is positioned towards the transfer plate.

6. The cylindrical battery on-feed transfer apparatus of claim 5, wherein: The positioning component includes a positioning driver and a positioning element. The positioning driver is disposed on the extension plate, and the positioning element is connected to the working end of the positioning driver and is set at an angle toward / away from the transmission plate. The positioning element has a corner contouring groove on the side facing the transmission plate, and the corner of the transmission plate can be embedded in the corner contouring groove.

7. The cylindrical battery on-feed transfer apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The transfer mechanism further includes at least one positioning detector, which is disposed at both ends of the carriage in the second direction.

8. The cylindrical battery on-feed transfer apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The clamping arm includes a connecting plate and a bending plate. The connecting plate is connected to the two working ends of the bidirectional driver via a telescopic rod. The bending plate is connected to the connecting plate and is oriented towards the battery clamping area. The contoured clamping groove is provided on the bending plate.

9. The cylindrical battery on-feed transfer apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The cylindrical battery loading and conveying equipment also includes a control mechanism, and the clamping mechanism and the transfer mechanism are respectively connected to the control mechanism.

10. A battery processing apparatus, characterized by: The cylindrical battery feeding and conveying device includes any one of claims 1 to 9.

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